Classes in Cherokee Culture

Stecoah Valley Center offers a variety of classes taught by local Cherokee artisans. Prices and hours vary; please note details before you register. Preregistration is required. Register online, sign up in the Gallery or call to register. Payment upon registration is preferred.

The Center also offers other adult classes from culinary workshops to arts and crafts classes. Learn more about arts and crafts classes.

White Oak Basket

Instructor:  Ramona Lossie
Date:            April 16, 2022
Time:            9:00am – 4:00pm
Tuition:         $175.00

Instructor Ramona Lossie is a native Cherokee basket weaver. She grew up in the Paint Town community of Cherokee and learned basket weaving from watching her mother and grandmother. Her baskets are on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.

In this class students will learn to weave a small basket made of white oak reeds. No experience necessary. All materials provided.

You can register online here or by calling Stecoah Valley Center at 828-479-3364. For questions or more information, please call the Center or email amber@stecoahvalleycenter.com.

Min: 5 students                             Max:  10 students

River Cane Mat

Instructor:  Ramona Lossie
Date:            June 11, 2022
Time:            9:00am – 4:00pm
Tuition:         $175.00

Instructor Ramona Lossie is a native Cherokee basket weaver. She grew up in the Paint Town community of Cherokee and learned basket weaving from watching her mother and grandmother. Her baskets are on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C

In this workshop you will learn the history of the Cherokee river cane mat, and the process of collecting and preparing the river cane. No experience necessary. All materials provided.

You can register online here or by calling Stecoah Valley Center at 828-479-3364. For questions or more information, please call the Center or email amber@stecoahvalleycenter.com.

Min: 5 students                             Max:  10 students

Hours: Stecoah's grounds, including the Courtyard of the Cherokee are free and open to the public at all times.  The indoor exhibits are free and open to the public 10 am – 4 pm Monday through Saturday. Closed January & February.

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
121 Schoolhouse Road
Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC 28771